Adjective Flashcards
(78 cards)
I’m still UNCERTAIN of my feelings for her..
uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn/
uncertain (about/of something) feeling doubt about something; not sure
His arms were exceptionally short, almost STUNTED.
stunted /ˈstʌntɪd/
that has not been able to grow or develop as much as it should
He was beginning to get very ANNOYED with me about my carelessness.
annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/
slightly angry
–I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
She regretted her HASTY words the moment she’d spoken.
hasty /ˈheɪsti/
said, made or done very quickly, especially when this has bad results.
–Perhaps I was too hasty in rejecting his offer.
He played a LEADING part in the negotiations.
leading /ˈliːdɪŋ/
most important or most successful
–She started the last lap just behind the leading group.
–leading experts
There is an EQUAL number of boys and girls in the class.
equal /ˈiːkwəl/
the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as something else –the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
Dad is RETIRED now.
retired /rɪˈtaɪəd/
having retired from work
–a retired doctor
His feet were SORE after the walk.
sore /sɔː(r)/
if a part of your body is sore, it is painful, and often red, especially because of infection or because a muscle has been used too much.
–My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation..
–to have a sore throat
The police investigation is ONGOING.
ongoing /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/
continuing to exist or develop
–Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
a THICK book (= one that has a lot of pages)
thick /θɪk/
having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
–a thick slice of bread
There was only a NARROW gap between the bed and the wall.
narrow /ˈnærəʊ/
measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length
–The road soon became narrower and steeper.
The path grew STEEPER as we climbed higher.
steep /stiːp/
(of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually
–a steep rise in unemployment
The weather forecast was SPOT ON—it rained all day!
spot on /ˌspɒt ˈɒn/ exactly right –His assessment of the situation was spot on.
I will remember it to my DYING day.
dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
connected with or happening at the time of somebody’s death.
– her dying wishes/words
He kept a TIGHT grip on her arm.
tight /taɪt/
held or fixed in position firmly; difficult to move or undo
–She was wearing a tight pair of jeans.
They are an ESTABLISHED company with a good reputation.
established /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
respected or given official status because it has existed or been used for a long time
– This unit is now an established part of the course.
Look, you’ve made the floor all MUDDY!
muddy /ˈmʌdi/
full of or covered in mud
– muddy boots/knees
I can’t get out—I’m STUCK.
stuck /stʌk/
unable to move or to be moved
– We were stuck in traffic for over an hour.
It was a BOOZY party with wine, beer, and loud music.
boozy /ˈbuː.zi/ (adjective – informal)
involving a lot of alcohol; characterized by drinking alcohol
• Example: It was a boozy party with wine, beer, and loud music.
• Synonyms: alcoholic, tipsy, intoxicated (contextual)
• Antonyms: sober, alcohol-free, dry
There were desserts GALORE at the party — cakes, cookies, and pies everywhere!
galore /ɡəˈlɔːr/ (adjective – postpositive)
in large amounts; in abundance — always used after the noun it describes
• Example: She has books galore in her apartment.
• Synonyms: plentiful, abundant, in great supply
• Antonyms: scarce, limited, lacking
⚠️ Note: “Galore” is postpositive, meaning it comes after the noun, not before:
❌ galore books → ✅ books galore
AFFORDABLE prices
affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/
cheap enough that people can afford to buy it or pay it
She’s very LAIDBACK about her exams.
laid-back /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/
calm and relaxed; seeming not to worry about anything
– Steve was very laid-back about it all.
an IMPRESSIVE building with a huge tower
impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/
making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.
– one of the most impressive novels of recent years
My day has been so HECTIC — I haven’t even had time to eat!
hectic /ˈhek.tɪk/ (adjective)
very busy, fast-paced, and full of activity — often in a way that feels chaotic or stressful
• Example: December is always a hectic time at work.
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• Synonyms: busy, frantic, overwhelming, intense • Antonyms: calm, relaxed, peaceful, slow
📝 Uso comum:
“hectic schedule”, “hectic day”, “hectic week” — para falar de dias super corridos ou estressantes no trabalho ou na vida pessoal.
